<p>Lucy’s stumbled on a connection between her gambling problem and her medication. But her mental health team says they don’t know what she’s talking about.</p><p>Freddie’s reached breaking point. And, one day, he notices his dad’s medication leaflet on the kitchen table, sparking a full-blown crisis. </p><p>It’s been known for more than two decades that drugs affecting dopamine levels in the brain have potential side effects including impulse control disorders like hypersexuality, or compulsive shopping or gambling.</p><p>Warnings have been added to patient information leaflets - but many of the people who’ve contacted BBC investigations correspondent Noel Titheradge about their experiences say the risks weren’t made clear.</p><p>Why weren’t they warned about the potential side effects of these medications before it was too late?</p><p>Details of organisations offering help and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.</p><p>If you have any concerns about medication you’re taking, speak to your doctor.</p><p>Presenter: Noel Titheradge Producer: Lucy Burns Editor: Matt Willis A BBC News Long Form Audio production</p>